IO-Link is enjoying increasing popularity, with demand for the communications standard growing rapidly, especially in the food & beverage industry. The fieldbus-independent technology for point-to-point communication is easy to use and provides a cost-effective way to digitalize industrial plants.
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Glenn Schulz, Managing Director at FDT Group, gives us the details of the FDT 3.0 IIoT ecosystem, as well as insights on smart manufacturing and mobility, CIP security enhancements and 5G technology
Enabling 2D vision sensors for complex sorting and quality inspection tasks
Variable labelling in real time for demanding applications
Proof of concept for inexpensive chip-integrated optical infrared components
For repetitive inspection tasks in harsh and potentially dangerous areas
Maintenance-free measurement for bioreactors
The Fraunhofer Cluster of Excellence Circular Plastics Economy CCPE and its Institute for Environmental, Safety and Energy Technology UMSICHT have developed an advanced recycling process for used plastics. The pilot project with SABIC and Procter & Gamble serves to demonstrate the feasibility of closed-loop recycling for single-use facemasks.
Early identification and economic assessment of anomalies on the cloud or on premise
Reliable and high-performance wireless connectivity with maximum data transmission rates
IIoT-ready technology starts with pH/ORP, conductivity and dissolved oxygen sensors and will be extended
HF read/write head with Ex-m protection for contactless identification in explosion-protected areas
Autumn is the right time for the annual flu vaccination – at least in the northern hemisphere. South of the Equator, populations are vaccinated in the spring. Twice a year, pharmaceutical manufacturers need to produce millions of vaccine doses in a short time to meet demand for the protective drugs. An internationally active supplier relies on Schubert-Pharma to package its syringes containing the vaccine.
Bühler and Vyncke form strategic partnership to offer low-carbon-emissions food plants
Intelligent feed silos on the farm, communicative waste containers in the city and mobile containers that “communicate” how full they are: The use of smart radar sensors VEGAPULS Air helps to optimise supply processes and save resources.
Restrictions relating to the pandemic are currently affecting all economic sectors and no one knows how long this will last. But one thing is certain: production processes must continue or restart, and interrupted new projects must be resumed as soon as possible.
Clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeter for high-temperature steam up to 400 °C
A rotary lobe, a multi screw and a progressing cavity pump – on a floating production and storage unit on the high seas, optimally solve a range of pumping tasks with displacement pumps from a single source.
For high ambient temperatures up to 55 °C and 40 °C media temperature
Bringing PROFINET and other Ethernet protocols to applications with high demands on availability
Innovative high-tech solution for vial filling in isolator
IO-Link sensor for foaming or adhesive media
Precision weighing and quality control inspection technology is an important element in any processing operation. Reducing giveaway and ensuring food safety both remain significant contributors to profitability.
Air/gas flow measurement with extended range of interfaces
Fulfilling customer needs in pharmaceutical processing and beyond
Versatile vacuum gripper can easily handle different shapes and packaging types.
Available in stainless steel and alternative materials
Ready-to operate solution in IP68 for harsh environments
Plug-and-play technology for industrial pH and conductivity measurement
Wide measuring range with flexible assembly
The first edition of the European event devoted to the Internet of Things and mobile business applications will take place on October 3, 2019 in Brussels
For years, KELLER’s GSM-2 has provided a simple way of remotely tracking pressure, fill and water levels, and monitoring limits. Now, this proven device has been upgraded and given a new name: ARC-1, the Autonomous Remote Data Collector.
Communications platform as a gateway to Industry 4.0
Three outstanding companies nominated for world’s leading industrial technology prize
ABB’s Neil Shah discusses key issues faced by users of device management tools and how Field Device Integration helps address them.
Connecting people, plants, assets and systems is a central key to added value in the process industry. With mobile, explosion-proof solutions from ecom, IIoT-data can be used to manage important assets efficiently, proactively plan maintenance activities and increase plant uptime at minimum cost
Siemens soft- and hardware help optimizing processes and saving resources
Robust design for operation in tough environments
Pocket-size food scanner developed by German researchers
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